5 Reasons to Explore the Connecticut Art Trail

The Connecticut Art Trail includes well-known museums, cultural centers and historic sites that offer opportunities for cultural enrichment throughout the state. The Trail’s Passport-Journal lets you explore these 24 member sites—as well as several more affiliate sites—at a budget-friendly price: a $35 purchase unlocking more than $150 in value through free or discounted admission, gift shop offers, and more. 

Being surrounded by inspiring works can ignite your own artistic potential. Take a class at Silvermine Art Galleries, participate in a workshop at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, stop in for an artist talk at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, or peruse the galleries of Connecticut’s largest art museum at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.

Escape the elements and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Most sites on the Connecticut Art Trail offer family-friendly options to spark children’s imaginations, including scavenger hunts, interactive exhibits, workshops, and studio activities. Check out Family Fun Dayz at the Mattatuck Museum, Community Days at the New Britain Museum of American Art, and family art courses and outdoor exploration at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center!

Connecticut was a major source of inspiration for famous Impressionist artists. You can follow in the footsteps of renowned artists like Childe Hassam and Theodore Robinson at museums including the Florence Griswold Museum and the Greenwich Historical Society, both sites of former Impressionist art colonies.

The Connecticut Art Trail is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Connecticut's artistic heritage, from student exhibitions at Eastern Art Gallery to world renowned artists at MoCA CT. By visiting its sites and picking up a Passport-Journal, you'll contribute to a vibrant cultural landscape and support the arts in your community.

Visit ctarttrail.org to learn more.